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Tania Govender, Sales Director at Worldwide Staffing
To survive load shedding, businesses need innovative and flexible staffing solutions
6th March 2023

By Tania Govender, Sales Director at Worldwide Staffing This year has seen South Africans suffer with load shedding every day so far, with no end in sight for the foreseeable future. The economic... 


Barend Matthee, National Projects Director at Workforce Staffing
Averting disaster – how a TES partner can empower IPPs to fast-track a stable power supply for essential services
27th February 2023

By Barend Matthee, National Projects Director at Workforce Staffing Extended blackouts and relentless loadshedding is crippling essential infrastructure and service delivery in South Africa. In a... 


It’s no longer just men at work - the construction industry needs now to provide women-specific PPE
15th February 2023

By Desiree Hlubi, Brand Manager at Sisi Safety Wear  Notorious for workplace accidents and injuries on the job, construction is a risky business. Between working at heights, operating heavy... 


It’s no longer just men at work - the construction industry needs now to provide women-specific PPE
20th January 2023

By Desiree Hlubi, Brand Manager at Sisi Safety Wear  Notorious for workplace accidents and injuries on the job, construction is a risky business. Between working at heights, operating heavy... 


Workplace safety - beyond just the physical
2nd December 2022

Going above and beyond on health and safety measures means understanding the physical and mental state of employees. It also means designing equipment and facilities with all staff in mind. By Dr... 


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Safety solutions for PPE and hygiene products
2nd December 2022

Global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions RS Group have introduced RS Safety Solutions as a new brand within the group. The company states that RS Safety Solutions brings... 


Supply chain professionals love their jobs and their earning potential is on the rise – Survey
8th November 2022

People working in supply chain management love their jobs and their earning potential is up. However, employers are placing more emphasis on professional development in the supply chain profession,... 


How to handle construction labour requirements for projects in remote areas
4th November 2022

By Wayne Alcock, Managing Director at Quyn International Outsourcing  It can be challenging to assemble a reliable, skilled workforce to run large-scale construction projects in rural locations.... 


Quality components used in local PPE manufacture
28th October 2022

Filter materials supplier Fibertex’s filter materials are locally produced at the Fibertex KwaZulu-Natal plant, in line with stringent international quality and health specifications. Fibertex... 


Safety comes first
28th October 2022

Specialist industrial products and services provider INDUSTRI Tools & Equipment offers a comprehensive range of personal protective equipment (PPE), to assist industry in creating a healthy and... 


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Enel Green Power empowers people and businesses in SA
7th October 2022

Since 2011, Enel Green Power South Africa (EGP RSA) has become one of the leading providers of renewable energy in the country, intent on changing lives through the production of 1.2 GW of... 


What homeowners should know before investing in solar panels
6th October 2022

By Otto Botha, Managing Director at WACO As the South African government looks for solutions to the country’s electricity crisis, significant emphasis has been placed on households and businesses... 


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Adoption of PPE slow for women in industry
30th September 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are often not designed to accommodate female bodies, often resulting in women feeling uncomfortable when working at heights, owing to... 


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Four SANDF members in court for PPE corruption worth R273m
26th September 2022 By: News24Wire

Four South African National Defence Force members appeared in the military court on allegations of personal protective equipment fraud and corruption to the tune of R273-million. According to the... 


Foot care in the workplace is more than just appropriate footwear
12th September 2022

By Dr Anette Thompson, Specialist podiatrist at SISI Safety Wear The culture of ‘zero harm’ is about so much more than preventing workplace accidents. Holistically speaking, it’s about nurturing a... 


RS Components continues to support customers at biggest Africa trade show
RS Components continues to support customers at biggest Africa trade show
8th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Leading omni-channel industrial product and service solutions provider RS Components, a trading brand of the RS Group, stocks more than 700 000 industrial and electronic equipment products. Sourced... 


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Company stresses need for women’s PPE
26th August 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Women’s safety wear manufacturer Sisi Safety Wear is continuously educating the local market on the need to procure personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for the growing female workforce,... 


Honouring women in industry during Women’s Month starts with addressing the PPE gender gap
23rd August 2022

By Desiree Hlubi, Brand Manager at Sisi Safety Wear The limited availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for women is a critical workplace health and safety issue. In addition to... 


The workplace is back to normal - it should be business as usual for drug and alcohol testing too
16th August 2022

By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe If parking lot capacities and rush hour traffic jams are any indication, the majority of South Africa’s workforce is back to the grind full time. It’s business as... 


The benefits of temporary employment services for project-based and short-term workloads
11th August 2022

By Tania Govender, Sales Director at Worldwide Staffing While a permanent workforce remains the mainstay for businesses despite the challenges of the last few years, there are many instances where... 


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Pipe welding work completed
24th June 2022

A successful example of technical solutions provider BMG Fluid Power team’s ability to carry out on-site welding during the installation and replacement of piping, plate work, stainless steel and... 


Servest assists community school with masks and sanitisers
20th June 2022

The Servest management company has provided critical support and COVID-19 provisions to learners and teachers at the Grace Christian Private School in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga.  “Many neighbourhoods... 


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SIU welcomes arrest in R5.9-million PPE fraud, corruption
1st June 2022 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Special Investigating Unit on Wednesday confirmed the arrests of three people involved in personal protective equipment fraud and corruption amounting to R5.9-million. The hawks arrested... 


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OHS Expo back after two years
27th May 2022

The excitement is mounting behind the scenes as the confirmed exhibitors for the continent’s leading occupational health and safety (OHS) show continue with their preparations after a two-year gap.... 


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Milestone ‘brings together all the pieces’ for video surveillance
10th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Bringing together all the puzzle pieces for video surveillance, together with a “perfect combination” to create a solution that keeps people and property safe, software company Milestone Systems’... 


You can be the next forklift champion!
6th May 2022

In an effort to promote the importance of Forklift Operation and operators in the Supply chain and Logistics industry, Lifting Africa and LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA) is... 


Harnessing safety for success: protecting women working at heights
22nd April 2022

By Vanessa Ronald, Senior Brand Manager, BBF Safety Conventional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is traditionally designed with the male anatomy in mind, as industries that required PPE on the... 


Unpacking the new code of practice re mandatory vaccinations for Covid-19
6th April 2022

By Jacqui Reed, Employment lawyer at law firm Herbert Smith Freehills On 4 April 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the National State of Disaster would be lifted with effect from 00:00... 


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Green hydrogen energy supply to local communities envisaged by Anglo
28th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The green hydrogen footprint being developed by Anglo American could be extended to provide low-cost and efficient energy to local communities. Anglo, which is advancing towards using green... 


Managing Covid-19 after the National State of Disaster
17th March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

By Kate Collier, Partner, Mehnaaz Bux, Partner & Jenna Atkinson, Associate at Webber Wentzel A new Code of Practice has been issued to guide employers on measures that need to be taken in the... 


Sisi Safety Wear partners with local NPO to help keep girls in school
17th March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Local female Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) manufacturer, Sisi Safety Wear, is proud to announce their partnership with a Durban-based Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) that works to keep girls... 


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Minerals Council celebrates women in mining, speaks out about persistent issues
8th March 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Minerals Council South Africa has chosen the forty-fifth International Women’s Day on March 8 to host its own celebration of women in mining, or rather the “unsung heroes of the industry”.... 


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Mining industry leads way in Covid-19 health and safety
21st January 2022

South Africa and the rest of the world have faced formidable challenges over the last two years, caused by the Covid-19 virus, and the various variants thereof.  Law firm ENSAfrica mine and... 


The changing CSI landscape: The importance of flexibility and impact
14th December 2021

Never again can a CSI strategy be cast in stone With the many challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, so too came many changes within the CSI landscape. Many corporates pivoted, directing... 


Ramaphosa 'studying' SIU's PPE graft report
12th December 2021 By: News24Wire

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report on corruption in the procurement of Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE), the Presidency says. In 2020,... 


Special Investigating Unit head advocate Andy Mothibi
Measly R12m repaid by those who benefitted illegally from R150m Digital Vibes contract - SIU
7th December 2021 By: News24Wire

Investigations into the irregular R150-million Digital Vibes contract have so far yielded little results as only R12-million has been repaid by those who benefitted illegally. According to the... 


Building human resources capacity and skills to strengthen South Africa's public health supply chains and save lifes
18th November 2021

Supply chains don’t just get goods from manufacturers to end users. They save lives. This has never been more evident than during the COVID-19 crisis. Ensuring adequate, uninterrupted supplies of... 


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Revolutionary antimicrobial boosts fight against Covid-19
12th November 2021

A groundbreaking new antimicrobial product has been found to successfully eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) virus on treated medical masks and rubber medical gloves for up to 72 hours. The... 


Lily Mine inquest: Witness says zama zamas could have become trapped along with three employees
9th November 2021 By: News24Wire

A former illegal miner says it's possible that one or more zama zamas became trapped underground along with three missing employees when a part of Lily Mine collapsed in 2016. Known only as Mr X,... 


Annual conference focuses on post-pandemic growth for Africa and draws supply chain and procurement professionals from 30 countries
4th November 2021

The 2nd Annual Africa Supply Chain in Action (ASCA) conference saw hundreds of African supply chain and procurement professionals from 30 countries gather online to examine what Africa has learned... 


Divergent trends in property values across Africa
22nd October 2021

By Roger Long, Director of Valuation & Advisory Services, Broll Property Group The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic not only affected people and communities, but also impacted commercial property... 


Range for maintenance extended to Zambia
22nd October 2021

Industrial products provider BMG has extended its integrated engineering solutions services in Zambia to include the supply and support of a comprehensive range of personal protection equipment... 


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PPE plan crucial to employee safety
22nd October 2021

Hi-tech protective clothing manufacturer Charnaud stresses that the safety of all employees depends on the creation and strict implementation of a personal protective equipment (PPE) plan.... 


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